Heart Failure
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention group: 20 adults aged 50 and over.
At the beginning, the following examinations / measurements are carried out:
- cardiac echocardiography
- Hypoxia tolerance test, max. 10 minut
Sponsors
Geriatrische Rehabilitation Oberbayern
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults, older than 50 years able to walk independently NYHA class not higher III
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Excluded from this study are unstable patients with acute medical conditions, NYHA Class IV, the need for a left ventricular assist device, uncontrolled arrhythmias, COPD III – IV, previous intracerebral hemorrhage and arterial hypertension (systolic blood pressure [BP]. 180 mm Hg and/or or diastolic blood pressure. 100 mm Hg), as well as serious comorbidities such as cancer. Patients are also excluded if they are suffering from severe dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) test less than 12 points) or if the test persons cannot walk without the support of the staff.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| After the last IHHT or placebo IHHT application, the tests are repeated from the beginning. This corresponds to the day before the patient is officially discharged after three weeks in rehabilitation. - Hypoxia tolerance test - cardiac echocardiography - Blood sample for analysis of biomarkers (conclusion of cardiac activity) - 6 MWT - Demmi - Time Up & Go - MMSE - DemTec - Short physical performance battery test - Moca test The chief doctor performs the echocardiography. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improving the quality of life Cardiovascular disease remission The questionnaires and motor tests are administered by therapists and professionals after the last IHHT / placebo IHHT application. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAndreas Schmidt
Geriatrische Rehabilitation Oberbayern
Outcome results
None listed